Major flooding continues Friday, November 6 in the Gard. In Sommières, the Vidourle, which runs through the center of the town, reached 4.50 meters, a record level since 2002.
Flooding remains significant in the department. In Sommières, the Vidourle recorded a peak unseen in more than twenty years.
Even with the receding waters, saturated soils are delaying the return to normal flow.
The waters are receding. A return to normal will nevertheless take time.
Overnight, the river rose to four and a half meters. Sommières’ historic square was submerged under 80 centimeters of water. The town, crossed by the river through its center, saw its historic heart flooded. The 4.50-meter level confirms the scale of the flood.
A resident said: “I’ve had enough, I would like to leave.”.